[ˈkrɪkɪt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an insect related to the grasshoppers but with shorter legs. The male produces a characteristic musical chirping sound


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French criquet, from criquer ‘to crackle’, of imitative origin

[ˈkrɪkɪt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an open-air game played on a large grass field with ball, bats, and two wickets, between teams of eleven players, the object of the game being to score more runs than the opposition
(e.g: a game of cricket)


Phrases:
- a cricket score
- not cricket

Origin:
late 16th century: of unknown origin

[ˈkrɪkɪt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a low wooden stool; a footstool


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century: of uncertain origin